Illinois Public Media News

As the union representing teachers in the Champaign School District prepares for a possible strike, the union and the district released details on Thursday about proposed increases to already scheduled raises.

It's approaching four months since the Illinois legislature adjourned its spring session. Lawmakers have missed two paychecks since the governor decided to punish them for not passing a pension overhaul.

Gov. Pat Quinn says he hasn't seen a report released Thursday that details inadequate conditions at juvenile detention centers, but Illinois has made "important strides'' with fewer juveniles incarcerated.

There are now 54 concealed carry instructors approved by the Illinois State Police. Anyone who wants to apply for a permit to carry a concealed weapon has to put in sixteen hours in the classroom and shooting range with an official instructor.